Nissan North America Announces December 2006 Sales

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported December sales of 91,775 units, posting a 4.4 percent increase over last year. Nissan Division sales increased by 4.2 percent over last year on sales of 78,663 units, and the Infiniti Division, celebrating its best December sales ever, posted a sales increase of 5.9 percent versus the prior year, with sales of 13,112 units.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS

December sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 78,663 units were up 4.2 percent on a daily-sales-rate basis compared with last year’s 78,397 units sold.
The Altima had its best December ever with sales of 24,832 units, up 39.8 percent over last year, reflecting a strong start for the all-new model.
Nissan Division’s total car sales posted a 31.5% increase in December over the prior year, fueled by sales of the all-new Versa, all-new Sentra and all-new Altima.

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS

Sales for Infiniti were up 5.9 percent with 13,112 units sold, marking the best December ever for the division.
The all-new Infiniti G Sedan continues to build strong momentum with total G sales of 6,544 units in December, marking its best month ever at a 65.5 percent increase over the prior year.

NNA INFORMATION

Combined December sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 91,775 units, a 4.4 percent increase on a daily-sales-rate basis, when compared with last year’s sales of 91,253 units.
For the 2006 calendar year, combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 1,019,249 units, the brands’ second consecutive year of sales exceeding 1 million units. The Murano and the Infiniti M posted best-ever calendar years. Murano sales of 81,362 marked a 9.6 percent increase over the prior year, while M sales of 25,658 units marked a 7.3 percent increase over 2005.

In North America, NNA’s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on NNA and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissannews.com or by contacting the corporate media line at 615-725-5631.

NISSAN DIVISION SALES
	December	December	Monthly DSR	CYTD	CYTD	CYTD DSR
	2006	2005	% Change	2006	2005	% Change
Nissan Division Total	78,663	78,397	4.4	1,019,249	940,269	-5.0
Versa	4,147	N/A	N/A	22,044	N/A	N/A
Sentra	7,311	7,270	4.4	117,922	119,489	-1.0
Altima	24,832	18,448	39.8	232,457	255,371	-8.7
Maxima	5,168	5,947	-9.8	69,763	75,425	-7.2
350Z	1,392	2,178	-33.6	24,635	27,278	-9.4
Total Car	42,850	33,843	31.5	466,821	477,564	-1.9
Frontier	5,728	6,057	-1.8	77,510	72,838	6.8
Xterra	5,822	8,846	-31.7	62,325	72,447	-13.7
Pathfinder	5.977	7,479	-17.0	73,124	76,156	-3.7
Murano	6,831	8,276	-14.3	81,362	74,454	9.6
Quest	2,754	2,529	13.1	31,905	40,357	-20.7
Armada	3,126	4,088	-20.6	32,864	39,508	-16.5
Titan	5,575	7,279	-20.5	72,192	86,945	-16.7
Total Truck	35,813	44,554	-16.5	431,282	462,705	-6.5
North American Produced	70,440	67,939	7.7	792,103	837,344	-5.1
Car	41,458	31,665	36.0	442,186	450,285	-1.5
Truck	28,982	36,274	-17.0	349,917	387,059	-9.3
Import	8,223	10,458	-18.3	106,000	102,925	3.3
Car	1,392	2,178	-33.6	24,635	27,279	-9.4
Truck	6,831	8,280	-14.3	81,365	75,646	7.9

	December	December	Monthly DSR	CYTD	CYTD	CYTD DSR
	2006	2005	% Change	2006	2005	% Change
Infiniti Division Total	13,112	12,856	5.9	121,146	136,401	-10.9
I35	1	0	N/A	3	1,044	-99.7
G Sedan	6,544	4,105	65.5	40,346	42,779	-5.4
G Coupe	1,189	2,116	-41.6	20,395	25,949	21.1
M	2,183	2,552	-11.2	25,658	24,000	7.3
Q45	7	52	-86.0	393	1,129	-65.1
QX56	1,151	1,487	-19.6	11,694	14,711	-20.2
FX	2,037	2,544	-16.8	22,653	26,786	-15.2
Total Car	9,924	8,825	16.8	86,796	94,901	-8.2
Total Truck	3,188	4,031	-16.5	431,282	41,500	-6.5

COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
	December	December	Monthly DSR	CYTD	CYTD	CYTD DSR
	2006	2005	% Change	2006	2005	% Change
TOTAL VEHICLE	91,775	91,253	4.4	1,019,249	1,076,670	-5.0
Total Car	52,774	42,668	14.6	553,617	572,465	-6.5
Total Truck	39,001	48,585	9.5	465,632	504,205	-7.3
Selling Days	26	27		306	307